Featured A. Golay L. & Fils. enamel brooch - portrait? how old? etc.

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  1. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    How do you restore damaged enamel?
     
    Any Jewelry, Jul 21, 2017
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  2. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    kyratango, Jul 21, 2017
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  3. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

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  4. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    pascale 1719.PNG cAh8wzQvhCzyAKvsfgmEcA-smallw.jpg Or this one, same processus :)
     
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Thanks kyra, great job, I wish I had known that last year. I saw a gorgeous 19th century Norwegian enameled Sølje brooch, which I decided not to bid on because of the enamel loss.:(
    What would you do with translucent enamel?
     
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  6. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Ha... It depends too...
    After different tries, I use Judy Kins Diamond Glaze, and permanent markers
    I'll leave it to you to explore my "kyratisations" page on CW, for many exemples, plique à jour, satin finish...:bookworm::cool::)
    http://www.collectorsweekly.com/user/kyratango/kyratised
     
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  7. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    I love to hunt for wounded pieces, they are usually affordable, and it is so rewarding to bring them to life!

    I encourage you to get some cheap pieces and practize the repair methods, so you won't fear to ruin them :joyful:
     
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  8. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi Book and Kyratango,
    Beautiful pin!!!! Nice job Kyratango on your repairs. I am totally blown away. I used to try and repair using little bottles of porcelain repair ( for chipped enamel on sinks) and nail polish for coloring. Alas not as nice as yours!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    greg
     
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  9. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Mikey - the one in your link is spectacular!!! Thanks.

    Ruth - the one in your link is very similar to mine. Thanks!

    Kyratango - you do beautiful work. It looks like it could be fun to try. I think I'll sell this one as is, however. :rolleyes: :)
     
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  10. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Thank you, Bookahtoo:joyful:
    If we were nearer, I'd be glad to repair it for free:)
     
    kyratango, Jul 21, 2017
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  11. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Thanks Gregsglass :shame:
    Secret is to use translucent colors and clear nailpolish or top coat;)
    Paint or opaque enamel don't allow subtile details...
     
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  12. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Nice job. I love seeing pieces brought back from the dead.
     
    evelyb30, Jul 21, 2017
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  13. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    WOW!! If those are pieces that you have done repairs to, you do WONDERFUL WORK!!!!!!!!!:happy::):):):):)
     
    Aquitaine, Jul 21, 2017
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  14. LIbraryLady

    LIbraryLady Well-Known Member

    @kryatango - amazing work. just amazing.

    @Bookahtoo - great find.
     
    LIbraryLady, Jul 23, 2017
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  15. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Thanks librarylady.



    Is this the squirrel mark? I can't get a good photo - sorry.



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  16. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    That looks like a 14k mark, upside down.
     
    evelyb30, Jul 23, 2017
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  17. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    You mean like this?
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    Bookahtoo, Jul 23, 2017
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  18. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

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  19. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    So, I finally brought this to my jeweler. He confirmed that it is 18K gold and that they are rose cut diamonds. I also finally weighed it - 7 grams.

    My question - what should I start it at on ebay? I am very grateful for the help and advice you all give me. :):kiss:
     
    Bookahtoo, Sep 7, 2017
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  20. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I have no idea...but this I gotta see.
     
    evelyb30, Sep 7, 2017
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